YKHC COVID-19 Response
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. Adults 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are more likely to develop serious illness.
Stay at Home
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, stay at home whenever possible. If you do need to leave your house, limit your trips as much as possible and always wear a mask when you will be within six feet of anyone in public.
Symptoms
Watch for fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Testing Criteria
YKHC is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We are working to keep our customers, employees and communities healthy. Use the link below, call your village clinic or 543-6949 (in Bethel) to find out if you should be tested.
What You Can Do
(1) Stay at home. (2) Wash hands often with soap & water - 20 seconds or longer. (3) Stay at least six feet from others if you have to go out in public.
Review Your Symptoms
Have a fever, cough or shortness of breath? Use the CDC’s self-checker to help make decisions and seek appropriate medical care regarding COVID-19.
Call Before You Go
Call your village clinic or 543-6949 (in Bethel) if you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath.
COVID-19 Updates
Read all of the Governor’s Mandates
Two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on July 11
Two COVID-19 Cases in the YK Delta on July 10
Two COVID-19 Cases in the YK Delta on July 9
How to Make a Homemade Mask
Disinfection Without Running Water
COVID-19: Protect Yourself and Others
COVID-19: Hygiene & Social Distancing
COVID-19: Vulnerable Populations
Additional Resources
Alaska's COVID-19 Response
Alaska DHSS Coronavirus Webpage
Information about how to keep yourself and your family healthy. coronavirus.alaska.gov
The Governor’s Webpage on COVID-19
The latest press releases, video, and statements from the Office of the Governor related to the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. gov.alaska.gov/covid19news
Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Information, community press releases and other documents. ready.alaska.gov/covid19
US COVID-19 Response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC leads the U.S. response to coronavirus. cdc.gov/coronoavirus
Coronavirus.gov
A webpage developed by the Whitehouse, CDC & FEMA to provide information, news & resources. coronavirus.gov